The highest educational attainment for a nurse is a doctorate of which there are several levels as indicated below.
* Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP or DrNP) * Doctor of Nursing Science (DNSc, DNS or DSN) * Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing The PhD in nursing has been basically phased out and transitioned to the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).
My highest academic qualification is a Bachelor's degree.
My highest qualification achieved is a Master's degree.
My highest level of qualification achieved is a Bachelor's degree.
The highest degree in nursing is a PhD
The highest academic degree in nursing is the doctorate.
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masters in nursing
The highest level of qualification I expect to have before starting my course is a high school diploma or equivalent.
No, absolutely not. CNA or certified nursing assistant, is the starting level of nursing jobs. Starting level jobs are never the highest paying job in a field.
Canada
The doctorate is the highest level of educational attainment for a nurse. Typically, a nurse with a doctorate in nursing is a nurse practitioner (NP) which requires either a master's or doctorate in nursing.
Within the United states, the doctorate is the highest level of educational attainment.